Thurso in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Thurso in december 2024
The weather in Thurso in the month of december comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout december
very bad weather 69.9cm
Weather at 6am
43°F
Cloudy
24% of time
20%
20%
16%
Weather at 12pm
45°F
Cloudy
26% of time
22%
20%
17%
Weather at 6pm
43°F
Cloudy
26% of time
22%
21%
15%
Weather at 3am
43°F
26%
22%
17%
15%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Thurso in december
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Thurso in december.
The climate of Thurso in december is very bad
The climate in december in Thurso is wet (with 4.7in of rainfall over 8 days). The situation is deteriorating compared to the previous month since in november there is an average of 5.2in of precipitation over 9 days.
The climate is quite cold there the month of december. Bring warm clothes! The high seasonal norm is 45°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 41°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in december in Thurso is 43°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Thurso in december with a maximum record of 56°F in 2016 and a minimum record of 20°F in 2010.
On average, in Thurso, the days of december last 06:21. The sun rises at 08:59 and sets at 15:20.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Thurso in december
Check below seasonal norms These datas are generated from the weather statements of the last years of the month of december.
December | |||||
Outside temperature | |||||
Average temperature | 43°F | ||||
Highest temperature | 45°F | ||||
Lowest temperature | 41°F | ||||
Highest record temperature | 56°F (2016) | ||||
Lowest record temperature | 20°F (2010) | ||||
Number of days at -32°F | 1 day(s) (3%) | ||||
Sea temperature | |||||
Average sea temperature | 50°F | ||||
Lowest sea temperature | 48°F | ||||
Highest sea temperature | 52°F | ||||
Wind | |||||
Wind speed | 34km/h | ||||
Wind temperature | 34°F | ||||
Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
Rainfall | 4.7in | ||||
Number of days with rainfall | 8 day(s) (26%) | ||||
Record daily rainfall | 2.2in (2012) | ||||
Snowfall | 69.9cm | ||||
Other climate data | |||||
Humidity | 83% | ||||
Visibility | 8.79km | ||||
Cloud cover | 61% | ||||
UV index | 2 | ||||
Daily sunshine hours | 5 | ||||
Sunrise and sunset | |||||
Time of sunrise | 08:59 | ||||
Time of sunset | 15:20 | ||||
Length of day | 06:21 | ||||
Our opinion about the weather in december | |||||
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
How was the weather last december?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Thurso in december 2023:
38°F to 40°F
36°F to 38°F
34°F to 38°F
40°F to 41°F
36°F to 38°F
34°F to 41°F
41°F to 45°F
43°F to 47°F
45°F to 47°F
45°F to 47°F
41°F to 43°F
40°F to 41°F
40°F to 41°F
43°F to 45°F
45°F to 54°F
52°F to 54°F
52°F to 54°F
47°F to 49°F
43°F to 43°F
41°F to 49°F
41°F to 49°F
40°F to 41°F
34°F to 43°F
45°F to 49°F
40°F to 41°F
40°F to 41°F
38°F to 41°F
40°F to 43°F
40°F to 41°F
41°F to 43°F
41°F to 45°F
Map: other cities in Scotland in december
Cities near Thurso:
Wick in december | very bad weather |
Helmsdale in december | very bad weather |
Orkney islands in december | bad weather |
Kirkwall in december | bad weather |
Brora in december | very bad weather |
Durness in december | very bad weather |
Lossiemouth in december | very bad weather |
Elgin in december | very bad weather |
Buckie in december | very bad weather |
Invergordon in december | very bad weather |
Forres in december | very bad weather |
Nairn in december | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in december.
Weather data for Thurso in december:
Weather data for Thurso for december are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Thurso. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Thurso can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Thurso.